German Consulate General in Lyon

Consulate General Germany Lyon, France

Address
Boulevard des Belges 33, 69006 Lyon
Fax
+33 4 72 43 06 94
Today · Closed Visits usually need an appointment
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Head of mission: Jessica ENGEL, Consul General

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · French Foreign Ministry directory of foreign missions · Record last updated on 10 October 2026

At Boulevard des Belges 33, 69006 Lyon, the German consulate general in Lyon serves German citizens and visitors; Germany’s embassy is in Paris, about 395 km away. Free movement applies: French citizens enter Germany with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30–11:30.

Opening hours of the German consulate general in Lyon

Monday 08:30–11:30
Tuesday 08:30–11:30
Wednesday 08:30–11:30
Thursday 08:30–11:30
Friday 08:30–11:30
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German

Schalterzeiten (nach Terminvergabe): Montag bis Freitag, 08.30 - 11.30 Uhr Telefonische Erreichbarkeit: Montag bis Donnerstag, 08.30 - 12.30 Uhr und 13.30 - 16.00 Uhr Freitag 08.30 - 12.00 Uhr Telefonische Erreichbarkeit der Passstelle: Montag bis Freitag, 08.30 - 11.30 Uhr, direkte Telefonnummer 04 72 69 98 96 DIE BOTSCHAFT UND DIE GENERALKONSULATE SIND AN FOLGENDEN TAGEN GESCHLOSSEN

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in France

  • Armistice Day

    Wednesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

Public holidays in Germany

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

The German consulate general in Lyon is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–11:30. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).

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Free movement applies: French citizens enter Germany with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.

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Germany’s other missions in France

All missions of Germany in France (24)

For matters it cannot handle, the German embassy in Paris (395 km) is responsible. Besides the German consulate general in Lyon, Germany has 23 other missions in France. Consulates: Strasbourg, Marseille and Bordeaux. Honorary consulates: Tours, Toulouse, Saint-Denis, Rouen, Rennes, Reims, Perpignan, Nice and 9 more. France in turn has 19 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.

Good to know

About the German consulate general in Lyon

It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Germany in Lyon. It is headed by Jessica ENGEL, Consul General, according to the records. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

Address and contact

Address: Boulevard des Belges 33, 69006 Lyon. The record for the German consulate general in Lyon includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

When the German consulate general in Lyon is closed

The German consulate general in Lyon closes on France’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Christmas Day (Noël) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Germany such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Before visiting the German consulate general in Lyon

Current procedures for the German consulate general in Lyon, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the German consulate general in Lyon

The German consulate general in Lyon has 19 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of the German Consulate General in Lyon?

The German consulate general in Lyon is at Boulevard des Belges 33, 69006 Lyon.

What are the opening hours of the German Consulate General in Lyon?

The German consulate general in Lyon is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–11:30.

Is the German Consulate General in Lyon open on Saturday?

No. The hours on record for the German consulate general in Lyon do not include Saturday.

When is the German Consulate General in Lyon closed?

The German consulate general in Lyon closes on France’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.

Do French citizens need a visa for Germany?

Free movement applies: French citizens enter Germany with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.

Where is the German embassy in France?

The German embassy is in Paris, about 395 km from the German consulate general in Lyon.

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